Dispelling Myth and Misconceptions (Part 1)
Demystifying Islamic Culture
If you have enrolled in " Exploring Islam and Muslims" you will love the "Dispelling Myth and Misconception". This course is about demystifying Muslim culture and addressing socioeconomic factors interacting with Islam. Distinguishing between cultural and religious practices has broad general implications on social issues such as ethnic, and language diversity.
This course will be presented in two parts.
Part 1 of the course will aim to bring awareness towards socioeconomic issues regarding Islam.
Part 2 of the course will aim to create a pluralistic society where diversity is celebrated and help you integrate diversity training into professional and personal life.
What will students learn in this course?
Dispelling Myth and Misconception ( Part 1 )
- A broad range of social issues associated with Muslim Culture
- Cultural, ethnic, and language diversity in Islam
- Social and Economic factors interacting with Islam.
- Gender roles and expectations through social & economic perspective.
- Demystifying 10 common Myth and misconceptions regarding Islam.
Your Instructor
Uzma, a bilingual Instructor, passionately supports students in their personal, professional, and spiritual development. In her early education career, she discovered her love for working with adult students and launched the online learning program "The Adult Spiritual Education Program (ASEP)." A pioneer in the psycho-spiritual model of learning, ASEP enriches psychological and spiritual well-being.
Specializing in Positive Psychology Intervention and well-being Programs, Uzma has dedicated 18 years to learning Islamic Science, Theology, Applied Sufi Psychology, Islamic Mystical tradition, and Islamic Eschatology from esteemed scholars like Rober Frager, Malik Badri, Yahya Rhodus, Imam-Al-Ghazali, and Abu Zaid-Al-Balkhi. Her time in Saudi Arabia, immersed in the culture, allowed her to master Arabic and Urdu.
As a spiritual counselor, she integrates Spiritual psychology and Applied Positive psychology into Islamic studies Programs, facilitating transformational change in her clients. Since 2010, Uzma has been guiding Muslim and non-Muslim students on their spiritual journeys.
Certified in the science of well-being, Master of Mindful Meditation Practice, and accredited in Professional counseling and Spiritual Coaching. Uzma is a Specialized Positive Psychology Practitioner with expertise in Existential and Spiritual well-being (SWB, EWB) and Transpersonal Psychology.
Uzma believes in proactive positive changes within society and has proven leadership through years of community service, interfaith work, and civic engagement since 2000. Serving as an Education Coordinator since 2001, she has contributed to organizations such as OCC Diversity and Inclusion, fostering dialogue and diversity among college students.
In 2019, as a Human Rights Consultant, Uzma collaborated with Indonesian delegates in a global leadership program, promoting interfaith dialogue, democracy, human rights, pluralism, diversity, and the impact of women in Western society from Islamic & Judeo-Christian perspectives.
Recipient of the 2015 Community Service Award, Uzma continues to exemplify commitment and dedication. Embrace the transformative journey with Uzma, where she seamlessly intertwines spiritual counseling, psycho-spiritual well-being, and Human Rights consultancy for profound and lasting change.